Addressing the news, Lee said (via the Mirror): “I am delighted that ‘EastEnders’ have asked me to come back.

“It was a dream come true when I landed the role so I am thrilled that this has now turned into something much bigger.

“It has been a surreal experience walking down the road and having people shouting ‘Woody’ at me but I cannot wait to get back in the Square to see what trouble he will cause this time round.”

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Woody's time in the Vic ended in a clash with Mick

The soap’s executive producer added: “I knew from the moment Lee auditioned that he would be perfect for ‘EastEnders’ and we are all thrilled that the audience fell in love with Woody as much as we did.

“Lee’s return later this year will undoubtedly cause a stir.”

Woody’s brief time in the Square didn’t exactly end well, as he was punched in the face and sent packing by Mick Carter, but he’ll be back to ruffle some more feathers soon.

The character is one of a number of new faces to be introduced by Sean, and a whole new family is also set to descend on Walford shortly.

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Matt Willis in 'EastEnders'

Former Busted singer Matt popped up in ‘EastEnders’ in 2014 when he played the boyfriend of Stacey Slater, Luke Riley. The singer appeared in a handful of episodes which focused on the iconic Slater returning to the soap after a four-year absence. Bosses were keen for Matt to make his stay in Walford a more permanent one, but a tug of love between ‘EastEnders’ and getting back with his bandmates to form a supergroup with McFly resulted in him choosing the latter.